NC BOLD West 2026 Day 1 McDowell High School: Full Schedule

NC BOLD is organized and sponsored by the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

9:00am EDT

Finding the Balance: When to Use Technology (and When Not To)

LIMITED

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:55am EDT

Room 21

Limited Capacity seats available

Technology can enhance learning but overuse can overwhelm students and teachers. This session introduces a practical framework for balancing technology with hands-on learning, collaboration, and direct instruction. Participants will analyze real classroom lessons and redesign them using a balanced instructional approach.

NC BOLD Ambassadors

Brandy Moody

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Burke County Public Schools

I’m an Instructional Technology Facilitator (ITF) with 22 years of experience in education. I’m passionate about integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning, and I enjoy supporting educators in creating engaging, innovative classrooms. My expertise lies in bridging... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:55am EDT
Room 21

Educators/Coaches/SLMC

10:00am EDT

✄ Improving Digital Wellness While Cutting Out the Clutter

LIMITED

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT

Room 21

Limited Capacity seats available

Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications, endless tabs, and digital overload? Explore practical, classroom-ready strategies to improve digital wellness while cutting out the clutter. Learn how to set healthy boundaries with technology, model mindful tech use for students and others, and reduce burnout without sacrificing productivity. Walk away with simple tools and ready-to-use ideas to help both you and your students build a more balanced, intentional relationship with digital devices.

NC BOLD Ambassadors

Brian Whitson

Piedmont-Triad Digital Learning Consultant, NCDPI

Brian Whitson is a digital teaching and learning consultant with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, specializing in AI literacy, instructional technology, and innovative learning design. He works with educators and school leaders to create engaging, student-centered... Read More →

Tuesday July 21, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Room 21

Educators/Coaches/SLMC

11:00am EDT

Finding the Balance: When to Use Technology (and When Not To)

LIMITED

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

Room 21

Limited Capacity seats available

NC BOLD Ambassadors

Brandy Moody

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Burke County Public Schools

Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
Room 21

Educators/Coaches/SLMC

12:00pm EDT

🌊 Vibes to Variables: Deepen Scientific Modeling Through Vibe Coding

LIMITED

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 12:55pm EDT

Room 21

Limited Capacity seats available

Use Vibe Coding to experience how learners can simulate phenomena that are difficult to observe directly—such as ecosystems, motion, or energy transfer—while focusing on relationships between variables and systems. Participants will engage in hands-on modeling tasks that emphasize iteration, prediction, and sensemaking. Discover how coding-based models can move beyond static worksheets to create more engaging, interactive learning experiences that deepen conceptual understanding.

NC BOLD Ambassadors